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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-12-30
35lnetruu.

"a LSSdCys
Friend of many years
When the great silence falls, at last on ME.
Let me not leave, to pain and sadden thee,
A memory Of tears.
But pleasant thoughts alone
OF one who was thy friendships honored guest
And drank the wine of consolation pressed
From SORROWS OF thine own.
Ileage with thee sense
CT hands upheld and trials rendered less
The unseish joy which is to helpfulness
Its own great recompense;
The knowledge that from thine
As from the garments of the Master, stole
Calmness and strength, the virtue which makes
whole
And heals without sign;
Yea, more, the assurance strong
That love, which fails of perfect utterance here,
Lives on to fill the heavenly atmosphere
With its immortal song
-TPhittfer in the Century.
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CATS.

Looking out in the street one day we
saw some cruel boys kicking a yellow
kitten. We rescued it, and bringing it
into the house it put its little paws
around my neck and licked my face, thus
showing its gratitude. Cats are said to
be less ssgacious than dogs. remem-
Der one we had when children, who
would follow us out into the street, walk
behind us 70 the house where we spent
the evening, sit on the doorstep till we
came out, and then follow us home. We
have had several who could open differ
emit fastenings with ease. We had one
who could fetch and carry like dog,
run after ball or green apple at any dis
lance, bring it back in its mouth, and do
this as often as required. 1t has been
said that dogs have been taught to say
several words. We have had cats who
could say NO." 81 don't" and "Now' as
distinctly as persons. have not the
least doubt that almost any animal could
be taught some words, if continually in
the society of one person and petted. An
invalid lady who lived not far from us had
a canary, who was her companion in her
sick chamb who would say, "I'm SO
pretty" This bird died soon after it's
mistress. A gentleman in Salem had a
tame robin, who, constantly hearing the
phrase "Its time for William to wash"
would say it after his wife. A stray cat,
dropped by some unfeeling person, be-
came the mother of four kittens, which
she lodged in a neighbours hens nest,
these were drowned. The cat found
food in our yard. The next brood of kit
tens were brought by her and put into a
box under the porch. The box, lined
with carpeting was put there for any
stray cat, and she found it.
Cats are sometimes accused of being
treacherous; this appearance is wholly
owing to timidity. Whatever faults they
may have may be traced generally to the
way they are treated. If cat is kept
hungry she will be thief, and do not
blame her. II she is struck and kicked
she will use her claws, and who can blame
her? If she is left out in the cold SILVER
ing, she will visit and often take up her
abode with another who is kind to her.
1t does not become man to accuse her of
treachery, for man is the most treacher-
GUS of all animals. But whoever may
neglect or ill-treat them, they have more
friends than enemies.
They are the companions of the sick
and lonely, the pets of childhood and
age, and the faithful servants of man. I
have friend, who, when her Sambo is
asleep in her arm chair, will take less
comfortable one for fear of disturbing
him; like the caliph who cut of the corn
er of his costly robe to rise without
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Gut Yommg Beop1e.
BOYHOoD'S SUMNER.

Beyond the river and near the road,
Messy and brown the homestead stood,
Quite guiltless of architectural plan.
But haven of rest for boy or man.
Wide and roomy, designed for ease.
And shaded by grand old sheltering trees
Some graceful larches. two poplars tall,
A balm-of-Gilead near the wall,
With one old pine, whose life was saved
BECAUSE it's roots the runlet laved,
Just where its shadow cooled the brink,
At the only place we boys could drink
Here. lying fat, we sprawled like cells,
To ouench our thirst and cool our heels.
Then, over the slope, through the orchard
gate,
Where august sweetings and harvests wait.
How wrung the heart when l disobeyed,
Of the sweetest mother that e'er God made;
And how loved her never knew,
Till near the silent land she drew,
And her radiant soul in her eyes that shone,
Had caught new light from heavens high
throne.
O boyhood's summerl vanished years!
NY eyes are dry, but my hearts in tears;
For the lines of life, where'er they fall,
Will never again cross the orchard wall,
Or lead my feet to the open door
Where the moonlight falls on the old porch
floor,
And my mother, sweet with shaded light.
Ia waiting to say to her boy good night.
O tender mother, long gone from me,
Thy sanity life shall my gospel be;
Thy memory dear, till life departs
Enshrined shall be in my beart OF near's'
In all life's pleasures. and all its JOY
There's no happier thing than happy boy
Mrs. Latcy c. Mitchell. in Boston Transcript
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THE oLD-FAsHIoNED FOURTH

THE OLD-FASHIONED FOURTH.
When I was little girl, think my
sister and myself hardly closed our eyes
for excitement, the night before the
Fourth. There have been Fourths Of
July since when / haven't closed my
eyes, on account of the thunder of can
non, the rattle of Chinese crackers, and
the fiery rain of rockets and other sky
scrspers; but in these latter instances 1
have been less sympathetic than used
to be, and have wished that the spirit of
the occasion demanded less noise and
bluster.
We lived directly opposite a church.
1t was not the church we attended, but
we happened to know the clergyman and
his wife and many of the people. and on
very stormy days we were permitted to
go there instead of to our own, which was
much farther off. This church was a
great white building, not more ornament
al than many barns. 1t had a generous
porch and several straight wooden pill
lars. Lo! on Fourth of July morning a
perfect transformation, like a scene in a
play, had always mysteriously taken
place in the night. The straight pillars
were wreathed with flowers and ever
greens, and the whole front of the build
ing was gay with red, white and blue.
From the roof streamed the star.spsngled
banner so merrily that it set You to sing
ing columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"
just to look at its folds outspread to the
breeze.
There may have been many rainy
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awakening his favorite pet. I have an
other friend who all winter puts her cat,
James Garfield, to bed in his barrel with
a hot soapstone. Some may laugh at this,
but is not extreme kindness far better than
extreme cruelty2 An artist friend has
cat called Diogenes, who has far better
lodgings than tub. Another cat re-
joices in the name of Polonius Balfour.
The Boston Transcript.
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"Better die soon,
Than live on lingeringly in pain. =

Than live on IingeringIy IN pain"
Better do neither, but get and take medi
cine that will relieve pain, which is only an
evidence of disease, and thus you may live
on in health and happiness. If you have a
cold or cough, weak or sore lungs, consump-
ton, chronic nasal catarrh bronchitis, inn
pure blood or liver disease, take DR.. Pierce'i
Golden Medical Discovery certain cure
for those diseases. By druggists.
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ECHOES FROM PUzzLE-LAND.

tAll communications relating to this depart
ment should be addressed to Echoes from
Puzzle-land." and mailed to W. H. EASTMAN,
East Sumner, Mel
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ANSWERS in two weeks.)
ANSWERS.
As. Task master.
46. l. Swarm, warm.
2. March, arch. 8. Grace, race. 4. Nader.
adder.
Al. The way to bliss lies not on beds of down
And he that had no cross deserves no crown
4S. Henry w. Longfellow.
49, l. Block, lock. g. Shake, bake. 8. Slice
lice. A. Sport, port. 5. Weasel, easel, 6.Open
pen. 7. Pear, ear.
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Rheumatism

Is the source of widespread misery.
Few diseases cause so much suffering,
and pretended remedies are usually no
more effective than the time-honored
chestnut in the pocket" In the per-
sistent use of Ayers Sarsaparilla, how
ever, the sufferer finds certain and
permanent cure. This medicine being
powerful Alternative, Tonic, and Blood
purifier, is the safest and most reliable
that can be found.
"I cannot speak too highly in favor
of Ayers Sarsaparilla, as q blood
purifier and Alternative medicine. I
have been a
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-16
Gre at Sufferer

from Rheumatism, and have derived so
much benefit from the use of six bottles
of Ayers Sarsaparilla, that l am glad
to make my testimony public in favor of
it, III. G. Munger, Cashier, Harper
Exchange Bank, Harper, Kans.
layers Sarsaparilla has cured me of
Infiammatory Rheumatism, with which
l suffered for years. w. III. Moore,
Durham, Iowa.
Edward NJ. Provost, % Union ST.,
Holyoke, Mass, writes: "For more
than a year 1 suffered acutely from
Rheumatism and Neuralgia. Doctors
afforded me little, if any, relief. One
day 1 read of a case, similar to mine, that
was cured by Ayers Sar-
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-16
CALIFORNIA
EXCURSIONS!

The CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN Rail-
WAY will, at frequent intervals,
during the Summer months, sell Ex-
cursion tickets to California points at
exceedingly low rates for the round
trip. The accommodations furnished
will be frst-cl in every respect, and
tickets will be good to return for six
months, and good to stop off, at pleas
ure, en-route. The route going will
be via Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake
City and the Rocky Mountains, with
optional privilege for the selection of
the route for return journey either 0'a
Southern or intermediate routes, or
the Northern route ria Portland, the
Yellowstone National Park, and the
noted resorts of the Northwest. The
liberal rates offered for these excur-
sions, and the opportunity they offer
for trip through a portion of our
country celebrated for scenic attrac-
tions, will commend them to the Sum-
mer traveller DESTROYS of making a
comprehensive and enjoyable recrea-
ton trip. Circulars, Maps and de-
tailed information can be obtained at
our ticket office, or by addressing
E. p. WILSON,
General Passenger Agent,
CHICAGO, ILL.
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7 erribIe,

I paid doctors bills without number,
and bought medicine in unlimited guam
tity, but all failed me until began to
take Ayers Sarsaparilla. had MT used
two full bottles of this medicine before
noticed change. 1 took it long after
all signs of my aff1iction had disap-
peared, as was determined to make a
radical cure. 1t is now over five years
since L was cured, and have had no
return of the trouble. 20. b. Preston,
Ames Plow Co., Boston.
Edwin r. Toombs, Ogemaw Springs,
Mich, writes: I" For long time was
afflicted with Salt-Rheum, and could
find nothing to relieve me. A friend
recommended
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-16

Mahogany, maple, cherry, antique oak
chamber suits, lowest prices at Holton's, 228
Wabash Ave.
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5s.-DIAMoND.

52.-DIAMOND.
!. In the ocean.
2. Everything.
8. A fruit.
4. A number.
5. In the desert.
53.-ENIGMA.
Composed of % letters.
My222, 4, 10, is in dIspensable to firemen.
My II, 20. I, 8. 9, is part of rail car.
My 10, IL, Is, IL, is statement of account.
My Is. Is, 5. IS, 10, 6, %, is model.
My 81, ID, 3, l, IL, IA, is with moderation.
My whole appears to be still mystery.
UNCLE TOM.
54.-BLANKS.
Reverse the first word supplied in each SEN
tence to find the secondly
1. In the olden times one would always-a-
2. A hunter secures a of his game by the
use of a.
8. The donkey is hitched to "a in the -
4. Was the - an annuity.
5. The - will hold : ten gallons.
6. The happy pair were just as the = fell
at early eve.
ZEE.
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Is ranked by most physicians among in
durable diseases. Such may be the case
under ordinary treatment; but this seri-
Gus complaint yields to Ayers Sarsa-
parilla, when all other remedies fail.
"For three years my left hand was
covered with Salt-Rheum (Eczema) J, and
for over six months of that time was
constantly compelled to wear glove. 1
had Salt-Rheum in its worst form. At
times my hand was one huge blister, full
of watery substance, and at other times
the skin would peel off, leaving the raw
flesh exposed. The itching and burn
ing, and the pains, were
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-16
sapariIIa.

began at once, and, after taking half
dozen bottles, my trouble disappeared"
Price 81; six bottles, SIS. Worth SIS bottle.
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DR.. W. S. Hoy, Point Pleasant, W. Va,
says: 81 have made thorough test with
Scott's Emulsion in Pulmonary Troubles
and General Debility, and have been aston
ished at the good results; for children with
Rockets or Marasmus it is unequalled."
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-16
5o.-CHARADE.

My first is of great use to writer's;
My next is bag or case;
My third is small exclamation,
My fourth with the notes has place.
My whole is fair Southern city,
And lies near gulf of great size;
Now, friends, if you don't get the answer.
I'll be overcome with surprise.
BELLE.
51.-HIDDEN ANIMALS.
1. 81 will get my book, slate. etc., at once said
Henry.
2. "Do go alone replied his sister.
g. The plumber promised to repair the gas
fixtures in the church, or send some one
to do it.
4. ''None so good as he 'epitaphs say.
5. Be ardent if you would succeed.
6. What is more palatable than clam bake.
Z. The old monk eyed us sharply.
8. The Arab bit off large chew Of tobacco.
BUSY BEE.
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Ayers Sar

saparilla. L commenced using it, and
after taking four bottles, was cured"
DR.. ]. G. Aver s. Co., Lowell, Mass.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-29
Summers Wines ana Teas.

Charles Summers wines were curious
and valuable. Most Of them had been
accumulated at sales made by foreign
Ministers when breaking up their house
holds to return from Washington to their
own countries. or at sales made by those
whose knowledge and taste had enabled
them to have the best. Among them were
three bottles, each having hung on its neck
In the Senator's writing the following
malaga. 800 years old" These were re.
served from the sale and sent to his in.
valid sister, Mrs. Hastings. in California.
His teas he had accumulated somewba,
in the same way. He would order through
his friends in the East India trade the
smallest possible original packets of kinds
not known to commerce, the difficulty o.
getting which was far beyond their cost
and travelling friends in the diplomat.
service would send him little packets oil
the rare and strange teas that they found
abroad. At the famous dinners he gave
the Joint High Commission, he served
them with the famous Mandarin tea,
which, like the wine Of Tokay. is regarded
as an imperial present. The Countess de
Grey recognized it. She had tasted 1t in
Buckingham Palace when the Queen en-
tertained the royal ~personages. 1t had
been brought TO Mr.. Sumner by Mr.. Fox,
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, who OBJ.
tanned it In Russia when he visited that
country with our feet OF ironclads. Cos.
mopolitan for September.
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Remarkable Growth.

The many friends Of Messrs. Montgom'
cry Ward 4 Co., formerly at 227 and 22s
Wabash Az, Chicago, will be glad to
know that the rapid growth OF their bust.
ness has forced them to remove from Wa
bash Av., to Ill, 112. 113 and ia Michi-
gan Av., where they have purchased .
magnificent building, the seven floors OF
which they occupy exclusively. These
seven floors are each 100x165 feet. aggre-
eating nearly 100000 square feet OF
(about 8 acres) OF floor surface. The new
quarters will enable them to handle their
large business to the better advantage of
their thousands of customers. Fifteen
years ago Messfs. Montgomery Ward d
%. occupied but one room and that only
25x40 feet. The enormous growth OF their
business during the fifteen years can only
be explained by the fact that they sell d.
rect to customers. supplying all their
wants, and never misrepresent any article.
The success of this house proves the old
saying, that Honesty is the best policy"
and from this policy they never deviate.
The fall catalogue issued by Messrs. Mont
gomery Ward & Co. ought to be in every
family.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-29
Am old Lady FINDS az, GOO.

1.-The old lady Putnam" q well. known
character OF Boston, found So. 1000 beneath
a rotten board in an old house owned by
Mrs. Ellen Tewksbury. The house dates
back to revolutionary times, and has long
been u~ntensnted. II is now being rem.
ovated. and the old lady was putting
down a carpet when she made the dis.
covery. The money was wrapped in
soiled and milldewed brown paper, tied
with a string. and wrapped again in
sheets OF birch bark. There were twenty
500 bank notes. old but unquestioably
genuine. They will be sent TO Washing
ton for redemption. 1t is possible tina
they were hidden by the grandfather o.
Mrs. T%ewksbury. She aud Mrs. Putnam
will divide the find.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-29
SENATOR JAMES FAIR.
HIS Rescue from n Shark by Tw,
Native Girls.

AhAB VSS I" ny w
Native Girls.
II happened upon my last visit to the
Sandwich Islands. ! I'M q very expert
swimmer, and nothing pleases me better
than TO plunge into the salt water. The
temperature Of the island is delightful,
and I could not resist the temptation
to take a swim.
After I had been In the water for half
an hour l pushed out over and beyond
one OF the reefs which surround the
islands. All at once I realized that some
thing was going on on the shore. There
was quite q number Of natives there, and
they appeared TO be greatly excited.
Suddenly two native girls SWAN out be-
hind me with long knives between their
teeth. / looked behind, and TO my horror
I saw a shark making for me with terrific
speed. An instant later the girls had
Owed. and the shark had nearly stopped.
The girls came TO the surface sgail, and
again they dived and plunged their long
knives into the monster. At last he lay
still on top Of the water. quite dead.
The natives dragged him ashore and
found that he was one OF the largest Of his
species. But for the wonderful bravery
OF these girls I should not be here tonight
to tell you this story.-San Francisco
Call.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-29
How Toll Conquered Pride.

John Adams, the second President of
the United States, used to relate the fol-
lowing snecdote: "When I was a boy l
used to study Latin grammar; but it was
dull, and / hated it. Ny father was
anxious to send me to college and there
fore I studied the grammer till I could
stand IL no longer, and. going to my
father, 1 told him I did not like study
and asked for some other employment. 1t
was opposing his wishes, and he was quick
In his answer. We'll, John, If Latin
grammar does not suit you. try ditching
perhaps that will. MY meadow yonder
needs q ditch. and you may put by Latin
and try that This seemed q delightful
change, and to the meadow I went. But
soon / found ditching harder than Latin,
and the first forenoon was the longest
/ ever experienced. That day I ate
the bread of labor, and glad was /
when night came on. That night
/ made some comparison between
Latin grammar and ditching, but
| said not q word about 1t. Dug next fore
| noon and wanted to return to Latin at
| dinner; but is Was humiliating and
could not do it. At night toll conquered
| pride, and though it was one Of the sever
est trials I ever had in my life, I told my
father that If he chose I would go back tC
Latin grsmmer. He was glad OF H.; and
if / have since gained any distinction il
has been owing to the two days labor In
| that ditch"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-29

An Albany gentleman of q thoughtless,
inquisitive turn Of mind, a few mornings
since met a lady friend who is employed al
q saleslady in a city store. and noticing
her changed appearance in countenance
asked her if she had been i'll. She replied
that che was never in better health, and
queried II anything in her appearance
prompted his question. He replied thai
he thought her fsce looked thinner thar
usual. "Oh," she quickly rejoined, 81
loaned my false teeth this morning to
friend who was going to a picnic."\
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1887-09-29
YEsrEnDAY's STOCK SALES.

EMF BOARD.
$50 Ophir~6ts
900 M~exican-330c 81
so Gould 4 ~Curry-335c
300 Best q Belcher-440c
$50 Con. C~alifornie-15b
100 Savage-6k
100 Ohollar-380c 1850
ITS ~Potosi-410c
500 Hale 81 Noroross-330c $3.50
$50 Yellow Jacket
ITO Alpha-3e0c
Be~cher-440b
8. Nsvada-340b
SO Utah-1fc
$50 Bullion-155c
Exchequer-120a
100 Seq. Belcher-2
TOO Overman-1A
$50 Union-285c
Alta-190b
800 Justice-70c
100 Caledonia-35c
200 8. Hill-30c
so Challenge-1A
100 Andes-115c
1910 Benton-2k
100 Scorpion-5Oc
100 Baltimore-90c
200 Pioneer-20c
800 N. Occidental-70c
100 W. Potosi-10c
100 Eureka Con.-7A
400 N. B. Belle Isle-Sh ga So
100 Nevada Queen-46Oc
100 Commonwealth-230c
100 Bodie-170c
Crocker-70b 75a
400 Con. Pacific-10c
Peerless-95b Ia
Weldon-60b
Peer-50b 55a
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A fine chance is offered to purchase
furniture at q very low price. Miss Dora
Faust, offers for sale all the furniture In
the Dunkle lodging house. consisting OF q
handsome solid walnut bedroom set, gold
frame mirror, the furniture OF IL bed
rooms, in sets or pieces, carpets, stoves,
kitchen stove and furniture. Also, an
iron combination chair, lounge and bed.
stead, and q fine lot of engravings and
other pictures. The entire lot will be
sold without reserve. Application must
be mode Immediately.